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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1952
Page
4
The column argues that action and examples prove stronger than words. It cites car ads for better highways under Project Adequate Roads and notes a shift toward reorganizing U S road systems as traffic burdens grow. It references Ed Howe of Atchison Kansas as part of the historical note.
The Izaak Walton League challenges government flood control work on the Missouri River noting billions spent between St. Louis and Sioux City. A congressional report claims the corps’ projects increased floods year after year while calling for reform and accountability.
Norbert Flanders of Keota sells his locker plant here and at Richland to Mr and Mrs Warren Gegzner of Spokane Washington. Immediate possession given at Richland with son Jack in charge of the Richland plant. Family plans to move to Brighton and remodel local plant.
A guest day was hosted on Thursday at the Presbyterian church, inviting attendees to participate in a community gathering and fellowship activities.
Pleasant Ridge society members share visits and gatherings across families from Keota Burlington Wayland and Metropolis Illinois. The Irvan Hesseltine family hosts, and July Fourth weekend scenes unfold at the Ernest Woodward home with kin from Fern Cliff and surrounding areas.
The Washington county hospital marks its 40th year since dedication July 16, 1912 but roots go back to 1907 when local doctors formed a plan. Mrs Laughead led initial care in the Laughead home at 03 North Iowa Avenue, treating five to six patients nightly until the county hospital opened. A 1910 Munger bill enabled county hospital elections, with Dr C C AL Boice and Marsh W Bailey pivotal in campaign and construction oversight. W P Wells donated land for the site, creating the Wells park surrounding the hospital.
The ad promotes Resinol Ointment as soothing relief for dry skin and a substitute for missing natural oils. It claims fast comfort and lasting relief, urging readers to obtain Esmol from all drug stores.
The county’s hospital, funded entirely by local residents, began with a 25 bed capacity and 30 000 dollar cost. Roy Davis led the hospital award while Fred L. Stewart secured the plumbing contract. The 1942 bond issue of 75000 funded a ten year expansion doubling capacity to 54 beds. Over 45000 patients have been treated in 40 years with local physicians active in upgrades and health programs. The first patient treated was the mother of Milwaukee railroad agent Frank Broadgate. How ard Benn, now a county supervisor, presided at a birth in the early years.
The hospital now treats about 1,900 patients per year and records around 500 births annually, far above early years. Officials say the rise reflects better understanding of hospitals as places for effective care, not just increased sickness, marking the dedication anniversary.
Queen Elizabeth II resumes her planned agenda at Buckingham Palace after recovering from a chill that had kept her from attending her cousin Gerald Lascelles wedding to Angela Downing at St Margaret's Church in Westminster.
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